Races ORP Meydan - UAE

Second-up today. Last run second last of 11 at Abu Dhabi on December 15 over 1400m, 6 len behind Make Me King carrying 57kg at $10. At only start last preparation won by a head at Lingfield All Weather LR Churchill Stakes November 18 2023 over 2011m defeating Tyrrhenian Sea with 59kg at $5. Don't underestimate.

Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at Bro Park in the G3 Stockholm Cup International September 15 over 2400m, 1.3 len behind Best Of Lips carrying 59kg at $14.56. Previous preparation first-up won by 2.5 len Bro Park June 9 over 1600m defeating Disraeli carrying 60kg at $2.79. Has the ability to run well.

Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at this track on December 20 over 1800m, 9 len behind Measured Time carrying 57kg at $15. Previously second-up 11th of 29 at Ascot on June 19 over 1609m, 7 len behind Wild Tiger carrying 61.5kg at $34. Among the leading chances.

Third-up today. First-up 3rd of 11 at Abu Dhabi on December 1 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Daramethos with 57kg at $7. Second-up 6th of 8 at this track on December 20 over 1800m, 20 len behind Measured Time carrying 57kg at $23. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by neck Great Yarmouth August 25 over 2011m defeating Terwada carrying 61kg at $10. When resuming last campaign second last of 10 at Newmarket (July) July 12 over 2011m, 9 len behind Involvement carrying 60kg at $13. Expected to prove hard to beat.

Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 61 day let-up. First-up 2nd of 9 at Chantilly All Weather on October 12 over 1600m, long-neck behind Rakan carrying 56kg at $3.10. Second-up 6th of 10 at Deauville All Weather on November 3 over 1900m, 2 len behind Rock Blanc carrying 56kg at $3.80. Should be right in the finish.

Form hard to fault. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on December 20 over 2410m, 0.2 len behind Keffaaf carrying 57kg at $28.40. The race before that won by 2.5 len at Abu Dhabi November 23 over 2400m defeating Stormy Ocean carrying 56.5kg at $9.50. Went close last time. Leading player again.

Racing well. Comes off a 62 day let-up. Most recently 2nd in a small field at Southwell All Weather on November 2 over 1609m, 4 len behind Sardinian Warrior carrying 59kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Kempton Park All Weather on October 23 over 1609m, neck behind Whitcombe Rockstar with 61kg at $3.80. Capable of a strong showing.

Last start won by 2 len at Abu Dhabi December 21 over 2200m defeating Gareth carrying 62kg at $12. The start before that 4th of 9 at Jebel Ali on December 7 over 1800m, 7 len behind Kaatibb carrying 62kg at $6. Might just find this a bit too tough.

Second-up. First-up after 11 months 5th of 11 at this track on December 20 over 2410m, 4.5 len behind Keffaaf with 57kg at $5.72. Previously second-up 4th of 15 at this track on January 12 over 2410m, 2.5 len behind Webinar with 59.5kg at $8.50. Improver with definite claims.

Second run back. Comes off a 49-day let-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 14 at Abu Dhabi on November 15 over 1600m, 0.4 len behind Jahoori carrying 62kg at $9. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at this track on January 12 over 1400m, 7 len behind Changing Colours carrying 62kg at $7.10. Don't underestimate.

Last start 6th of 10 at Meydan Dirt on December 6 over 2200m, 10 len behind Ezaj with 61.5kg at $11. The start before that 6th of 9 at Abu Dhabi on November 23 over 2400m, 9 len behind Asaassi carrying 58kg at $5.50. Others preferred at this stage.

Comes here off a 52-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 12 at Southwell All Weather on November 12 over 1609m, nose behind Qazaq carrying 61.5kg at $4. The start before that 5th of 14 at Doncaster on September 14 over 1609m, 4 len behind Johan carrying 54kg at $9.50. Just missed last start but likely to struggle this time.

Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on November 2 over 1609m, 16 len behind Sardinian Warrior with 58kg at $29. The race before that 9th of 20 at Ascot on October 19 over 1609m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Carrytheone with 56kg at $34. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.

Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign 7th of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) in the LR Feilden Stakes on April 17 over 1810m, 9 len behind Jayarebe carrying 58kg at $8. When resuming last campaign 6th of 11 at Kempton Park All Weather on December 6 2023 over 1609m, 5.5 len behind Kamboo with 60.5kg at $2.80. Expect a bold showing.